The home improvement industry has been booming, with homeowners making upgrades to house and property features for added comfort and functionality. Many home improvements can also add value, helping to increase resale price. Here are some hot home improvement trends for 2022.

1 Investing in a home workspace

According to a report by CNBC, the Pew Research Center found that more people are choosing to work from home. Teleworkers say they are choosing to stay home for better work-life balance. Many homeowners who converted small rooms or even kitchen counters to workspaces during COVID are now opting for more dedicated home office spaces. They seek to improve a space to maximize privacy and productivity. This goes for a side hustle space as well.

2 Creating an impact with wallpaper

Believe it or not, wallpaper is a key trend for 2022, and we don’t mean your grandma’s wallpaper. The possibilities are endless with everything from geometric patterns, designs, botanicals, and flowers to scenic and detailed wall murals. Adding statement wallpaper as an accent in any room can dramatically impact the look and feel of the space. The size of your room should determine the scale of the paper. Smaller rooms need smaller prints. Make bold statements in larger rooms.  

3 Upgrading flooring

Carpet is losing its luster, in favor of hardwood flooring. While hardwood can give a look of elegance to a home, as well as hold up to foot traffic, it’s not always affordable. With advances in technology, vinyl flooring is looking more and more like real wood or stone. Homeowners are also opting for unique wood flooring such as smoke or grayish tones, as well as a whitewashed look. Wide wood planks are also growing in popularity, as they allow you to see the grain of the wood and give a more open feel. 

4 Freshening with a splash of paint

A fresh coat of paint or pop of color can really impact the look and feel of your home. Nature-inspired shades of green are huge this year. Whites and clean neutral colors are ideal when going for a warm or minimalist look, while bright yellows can improve mood and gray can make for a more comfortable feel. Blues are also big this year for those looking to display confidence, including bright blues and navy. Darker, moodier colors, such as greens and earth tones are gaining in popularity, choose dark earth tones when looking to add a level of sophistication to a space.

5 Amp up the curb appeal

First impressions matter. If you take pride in your home, it can be seen from the outside. That’s why enhancing curb appeal is so high on home improvement wish lists. It all starts with a good decluttering and deep cleaning of the exterior of your home and property. A pressure washer is a must-have for deep cleaning. Top on lists when improving curb appeal are adding outdoor lighting, new brick or stone walkways, extensive landscaping projects, as well as improving a porch, a front entry door, and a garage door. Decorative landscape lighting, as well as outdoor entertaining lighting, and even motion detection lighting, are all popular.

6 Updating older bathrooms

Bathroom updates are always high on the home improvement return on investment list. Even a minor bathroom makeover can make a big impact. Think about restoring a worn vanity and replacing a leaky or dated toilet. If you have a much older toilet, it may be a 5-gallon or more flush, as compared to the newer 1.2-gallon flush toilets.  Considering a toilet uses the most water of anything in a home, you can really save on water usage by replacing an old toilet with a new, low-flow toilet. Other minor improvements include a fresh coat of paint and updating stained or cracked tile, and old fixtures.

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